ATLAS Air has extended its contract with DHL Express to continue operating 20 freighter aircraft to support the forwarders' 'fast-growing' express and e-commerce markets.
Under the deal, atlas Air will continue to operate four aircraft for DHL Express, including: six Boeing 747-8 freighters; two Boeing 747-400 freighters; eight Boeing 777-200 freighters and four Boeing 767-300 freighters.
The contract extensions are based on the strategic partnership between the two companies, initially established in 2008, reports London's Air Cargo News.
'These agreements build on the long-standing strategic partnership between Atlas Air Worldwide and DHL, which began in 2008 and included DHL acquiring 49 per cent of WW's subsidiary, Polar Air Cargo, as well as a long-term agreement for six dedicated 747-400Fs to operate on key Trans-Pacific routes,' Atlas Air said in a statement.
John Dietrich, president and chief executive of Atlas Air Worldwide, commented: 'DHL Express is a global leader in express and e-commerce, and it is our privilege to contribute to their continued success. These agreements build on our successful 13-year partnership.'
Rob Hyslop, executive vice president of aviation at DHL Express, added: 'Continuing to utilise Atlas and its global operating capabilities enables us to best serve our customers and their continued high demand for fast international shipping, fueled by the megatrend of e-commerce and the overall importance of global trade.'
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Under the deal, atlas Air will continue to operate four aircraft for DHL Express, including: six Boeing 747-8 freighters; two Boeing 747-400 freighters; eight Boeing 777-200 freighters and four Boeing 767-300 freighters.
The contract extensions are based on the strategic partnership between the two companies, initially established in 2008, reports London's Air Cargo News.
'These agreements build on the long-standing strategic partnership between Atlas Air Worldwide and DHL, which began in 2008 and included DHL acquiring 49 per cent of WW's subsidiary, Polar Air Cargo, as well as a long-term agreement for six dedicated 747-400Fs to operate on key Trans-Pacific routes,' Atlas Air said in a statement.
John Dietrich, president and chief executive of Atlas Air Worldwide, commented: 'DHL Express is a global leader in express and e-commerce, and it is our privilege to contribute to their continued success. These agreements build on our successful 13-year partnership.'
Rob Hyslop, executive vice president of aviation at DHL Express, added: 'Continuing to utilise Atlas and its global operating capabilities enables us to best serve our customers and their continued high demand for fast international shipping, fueled by the megatrend of e-commerce and the overall importance of global trade.'
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